About
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Father - Husband - Friend - Professional
Chief Darren Gault is a dedicated father, husband, friend and professional. He has been married to his wife Michele for 24 years and together they have three wonderful children. The timing to serve at IACP works well for the Gault family as all three of the kids are in college to pursue their next chapter. The Gault's are a family of public servants with Chief Gault and his wife serving the public for two and a half decades. His wife, Michele is a Registered Nurse. Their oldest daughter is studying to be a doctor, their middle daughter studying at UW-Whitewater to be a teacher and their son is planning to be a police officer. All three played college athletics and understand the importance of professionalism, teamwork and integrity. chief of police
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Servant
Chief Gault is very active in service to the law enforcement profession and the community. Chief Gault strongly believes in participating in advancing the profession to provide high quality policing to our community. By serving on multiple boards and committees, Chief Gault is a strong advocate, highly informed and educated leader who is connected to a network of dedicated professionals.
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Leader
Chief Gault leads a team of 84 sworn police officers and a total of 113 employees. The Moline Police Department is located in heart of the Midwest, in between Chicago, Illinois and Des Moines Iowa. The department has a $16 million budget and handles over 50,000 calls per year. You can read more about the Moline Police Department statistics and data online here at this link.
Behind the Badge: A Visual Journey
1998
FBI Gang Task Force
FBI Gang Task Force
Chief Gault was hired in 1998 by the East Moline Police Department. Following in his uncle's (left) shoes, he embarked on a journey of public safety serving a diverse community with a quest to make it safer place for all. After serving in almost every role at EMPD over a 21 year career, he retired and took the police chief job in Moline, Illinois where he has served since 2019.
FBI Gang Task Force
FBI Gang Task Force
FBI Gang Task Force
For several years Chief Gault was assigned to the FBI Gang Task Force. These task forces pursue violent gangs through sustained, proactive, coordinated investigations to obtain prosecutions on violations such as racketeering, drug conspiracy, and firearms violations. Chief Gault worked numerous cases involving gang activity in the Quad Cities.
Narcotics
FBI Gang Task Force
Narcotics
In 2006, then Sgt. Gault, was asked to start an undercover street crimes unit. The unit was extremely successful and drastically changed the crime in East Moline. Darren and Chad took down major drug operations, street gangs and violent criminals. Throughout his career, Chief Gault has found success in teams and developed an outstanding reputation.
Patrol
Criminal Investigations
Narcotics
Patrol is the backbone of every police agency. In 2008,then Lt. Gault had been promoted and returned to the patrol division on the midnight shift. Chief Gault understands the toll that shift work takes on the family and mental health of officers. He believes strongly in officer wellness
Criminal Investigations
Criminal Investigations
Criminal Investigations
Chief Gault spent 6 years in charge of the Criminal Investigation Division. He oversaw the school resource officer program, general crimes, juvenile, special operations, gangs and narcotics detectives assigned to the division. He focused on developing detectives and cultivating high performing teams.
Coaching
Criminal Investigations
Criminal Investigations
Chief Gault is a licensed US Soccer Federation coach and spent 19 years coaching youth soccer. He also served as the Director of Coaching for Quad Cities Rush and spent many years on the Board of Directors. He coached both boys and girls teams to exceptional success,
